HappyHealthy Newsletter: Water Safety
In the event of a water emergency, it is important to:
HappyHealthy Newsletter: Water
Water is vital to life! Getting enough water each day is important to your health. What you drink is as important as what you eat! Your body is around 60 percent water, and you lose water each day through breathing, sweating, and digestion. Your need for water is met through the beverages you drink and the foods you eat—especially foods with high water content, such as fruits and vegetables. Be a role model for your friends and family by choosing water to stay hydrated!
HappyHealthy Newsletter: Apples
Apples are one of the most popular fruits in the United States. There are over 2,500 varieties grown each year. Apples can be enjoyed raw or cooked.
They can also be added to a variety of sweet or savory recipes. Apples can add a natural sweetness to any meal or be a perfect on-the-go snack. Apples are rich in many vitamins and minerals that our bodies need to stay healthy.
HappyHealthy Newsletter: Online Grocery Shopping with SNAP Benefits
In Mississippi, groceries can be purchased online through Walmart and Amazon using a SNAP EBT card.* Shopping online is an easy and convenient way to shop for groceries. Follow the simple steps below to get started.
*Local grocery stores may offer online ordering and delivery. Contact your local grocery store for more information.
Walmart Ordering
1. Go to Walmart.com or download the Walmart Shopping and Grocery app.
2. Sign in or create a new account.
3. Add SNAP EBT card information.
HappyHealthy Newsletter: Strawberries
Strawberries are one of the most popular spring fruits. They are sweet, delicious, and packed with what our bodies need to be healthy. They can be added to many recipes or eaten alone as a great anytime snack. Strawberries can be added to your morning oatmeal or salad at lunch, or they can even be the “sweet” after your supper. Use the following tips and recipes to help you and your family enjoy strawberries.
HappyHealthy Newsletter: Blueberries
Did you know blueberries are available in almost 20 different varieties in Mississippi?
They are a healthy, sweet treat to add to breakfast items, smoothies, or snacks. They are also delicious all by themselves. Enjoy some healthful tips and recipes for the entire family!
HappyHealthy Newsletter: Greens
Greens are a Southern tradition, found on most lunch special menus throughout Mississippi. There are many types of greens, but the most popular greens in our state are collards, mustard, turnips, Swiss chard, kale, and spinach. Kale and spinach can be enjoyed raw or cooked. These plants grow well in Mississippi and can be found year-round at grocery stores. There are many healthy and tasty ways to prepare greens, and greens are rich in nutrients!
HappyHealthy Newsletter: Broccoli
Broccoli is a super vegetable that can be enjoyed raw or cooked, alone as a yummy side, or added to salads or cooked dishes like pastas, soups, stir-fries, and casseroles. If you are not a fan of raw broccoli, try blanching, which makes broccoli more tender and less bitter. Use the following tips to help your family enjoy more broccoli!
Fun with Quick Breads 4-H Bread Project: Basic Unit
Objectives
- To acquire knowledge in the principles of bread making.
- To learn the basic ingredients of quick breads and the purpose of each.
- To understand the differences between plain and self-rising flour.
- To learn methods of combining or mixing ingredients.
- To gain skills in the preparation of batters and doughs.
- To learn the characteristics of high-quality baked products.
- To understand the place of breads in the diet.
Things To Do
- Make the quick bread recipes in this book and scor